Could it be that there would have been many less innocent lives lost had force been used in the IRA mess. Sure, a few soldiers and a few militia might have been lost, but the innocent women, men, and children would have lived. Yes, no life is more important than another, but someone who's bent on destruction by car-bombing crowded malls and parks should be put out of their and our misery.
You can't "wish" terrorists away with birthday cards and anniversary gifts. They'll soon get about half what they deserve...
